On average and in every country income group, key workers account for a larger share of low-paid workers than non-key workers. As country income levels increase, the share of low-paid workers decreases, signifying strong minimum wage policies and higher levels of compliance with them.
Share of low-paid workers among key and non-key employees worldwide, by country income in 2023
Key workers are defined as belonging to the following sectors: agriculture, forestry, and fishing; mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply; water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities; wholesale and retail trade, repair of motorcycles and motor vehicles; transportation and storage; information and communication; financial and insurance activities; professional, scientific, and technical activities; administrative and support service activities; public administration, defense, and compulsory social security; and human health and social work activities.
According to ILO, low pay is defined as pay that is less than two thirds of the hourly median wage.
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ILO. (March 1, 2023). Share of low-paid workers among key and non-key employees worldwide, by country income in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416882/low-paid-workers-country-income/
ILO. "Share of low-paid workers among key and non-key employees worldwide, by country income in 2023." Chart. March 1, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416882/low-paid-workers-country-income/
ILO. (2023). Share of low-paid workers among key and non-key employees worldwide, by country income in 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416882/low-paid-workers-country-income/
ILO. "Share of Low-paid Workers among Key and Non-key Employees Worldwide, by Country Income in 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 1 Mar 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416882/low-paid-workers-country-income/
ILO, Share of low-paid workers among key and non-key employees worldwide, by country income in 2023 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416882/low-paid-workers-country-income/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Share of low-paid workers among key and non-key employees worldwide, by country income in 2023 [Graph], ILO, March 1, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1416882/low-paid-workers-country-income/
